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El Cerro Mission

New Mexico, United States · North America

About El Cerro Mission

El Cerro Mission sits on the route: 10 minutes from El Cerro, 50km from Sandia Peak Tramway.

El Cerro Mission is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 4,657, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, El Cerro Mission sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Cerro Mission to your route.

About El Cerro Mission

El Cerro Mission is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, El Cerro Mission had a population of 4,566. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau previously considered El Cerro Mission and the neighboring community

Read more of Monterey Park to be a single CDP, El Cerro-Monterey Park. The CDP was split prior to the 2010 Census.

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Where is El Cerro Mission located?

El Cerro Mission is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.7623 latitude, -106.6445 longitude.

What is the population of El Cerro Mission?

El Cerro Mission has a population of approximately 4,657 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,657
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.7623, -106.6445

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from El Cerro Mission

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

66 Diner

A retro 1950s-style diner on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque, serving classic American comfort food and green chile cheeseburgers to Route 66 travelers.

35 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Unser Racing Museum

Museum honoring the Unser family racing dynasty with Indy 500-winning cars and memorabilia in Albuquerque.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sandia Peak Tramway

The longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

50 km · about 60 min drive

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  • 50 kmSandia Peak TramwayThe longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

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